Project Scientist - OIST Center for Quantum Technologies
The Project Scientist will lead the reskilling program and assist in use-case projects for the NEDO-funded quantum computing initiative.
The Position
The Project Scientist will contribute to the Human Resource Development for the Industrialization of Quantum Computing project funded by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The appointee will serve as an assistant leader for use-case projects and will lead the reskilling program designed for industry professionals participating in the project.
The position focuses on non-hardware quantum technologies, including quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, quantum error correction, quantum programming languages, quantum compilers, and quantum architectures. Working closely with OIST project leaders and the National Institute of Informatics (NII), the Project Scientist will develop educational materials, coordinate the online learning platform, and provide supervision and coaching to project participants.
Responsibilities
- Assist in leading use-case projects and supervise NEDO project participants.
- Develop and maintain educational materials on quantum technologies for industry professionals.
- Manage and coordinate the online learning platform in collaboration with NII.
- Mentor and coach participants in the reskilling program.
- Contribute to workshops, meetings, and project documentation.
Requirements
Required
- Ph.D. and postdoctoral research experience in Quantum Information Science or a related field.
- Strong interest in collaboration with industry.
- Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English.
Preferred
- Experience with online learning systems (e.g., Moodle).
- Teaching experience in academic institutions.
- Experience in joint research with industry.
Benefits
- Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
- Annual paid leave and summer holidays
- Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
- Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
- Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
- Access to Child Development Center
- Access to Schooling Options
- Language Education
- Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
Additional Info
Employment Term
This is a fixed-term position until March 2028, funded through the NEDO project Human Resource Development for the Industrialization of Quantum Computing. Contract initially with 6-month probationary period (inclusive).
Working Hours
9:00-17:30 (Discretionary)
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, National holidays, and Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 – Jan. 3)
Leave: Annual Paid Leave, Summer Leave, Sick Leave, and Special Leave
Overtime work hours: Discretionary Working Hours System: In the discretionary labor system for specialized work, the employee shall be deemed to have worked 7 hours 30 minutes per day.
Report to
Professor Kae Nemoto, Center Director of OIST Center for Quantum Technologies
Application Documents
- Curriculum vitae (English)
- Names and contact information of 2-3 referees, one of which should be a previous employer
- This position requires communication and documentation in Japanese. Applicants whose native language is not Japanese are requested to submit a document certifying Japanese proficiency (e.g., JLPT N1 or equivalent)
How to Apply
Apply by submitting your application documents to: yuta.ando[at]oist.jp (Please replace [at] with @ before using this email address)
Declaration
- OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff.
- Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential in accordance to the OIST Privacy Policy; documents will not be returned.
- Recruiting Organization: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology School Corporation
- Prevention of Passive Smoking: No smoking indoors
- Please view our policy for rules on external professional activities: Rules for Concurrent Appointment.
- Further details about the University can be viewed on our website.
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